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. . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–25
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .15
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . .16
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . .14, 18
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .21, 22
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . .23
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . .27–29
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .32
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven Light Replacement . . . . .33
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . .29
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer or kick panel.
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Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . .34–45
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . .37, 45
Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .43
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38–40
Dimensions and Clearances . .36
Electrical Connections . . . .41, 42
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . .44
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Troubleshooting
Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–49
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .51, 52
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
183D5580P216
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
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- Page 1 Aluminum Foil ....15 Anti-Tip Device ...37, 45 JGBP36 Clock and Timer ..17, 18 Checking Burner Ignition .
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,...
- Page 3 ge.com WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air while using the appliance. Be careful when circulation.
- Page 5 ge.com WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY… Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
- Page 7 ge.com SELF-CLEANING OVEN Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, self-cleaning operation. turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the technician. shelves, any broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
- Page 8 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all burners are in place. Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the Make sure all grates on the range are grate.
- Page 9 ge.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass recommended because it heats quickly cookware—those for oven use only and those and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- and teapots).
- Page 10 Using the griddle. (on some models) Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as it an extra-large cooking surface for meats, becomes seasoned with use. pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet. How to Insert the Griddle CAUTION: Place and remove...
- Page 11 ge.com Using the Griddle Most griddled foods require cooking on a IMPORTANT NOTES: preheated surface. Preheat griddle according Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and to the guide below, then switch to the desired be careful of grease spill-over while cooking. cook setting.
- Page 12 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) Bake/Temp Recall Pad Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
- Page 13 ge.com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) Automatic Oven Light (on some models) Clear/Off Pad This lights anytime the oven has been Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations programmed using the Cooking Time or Start except the clock and timer.
- Page 14 Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the placed correctly on the shelf supports front end up and pull it out.
- Page 15 ge.com If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door Type of Food Shelf Position cooking.
- Page 16 Using the oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with an Oven Temp knob, turn it Touch the Start/On pad.
- Page 17 Using the clock and timer. ge.com Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of Touch the Start/On pad until the time of day for the automatic oven timing functions day shows in the display.
- Page 18 Using the clock and timer. (on some models) Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, start time or cooking time are in the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the the display), recall the remaining time by...
- Page 19 Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) ge.com If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
- Page 20 Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
- Page 21 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) ge.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
- Page 22 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the Clear/Off pad. Tap the Clock pad until On or Off appears in the display. On indicates that the oven will If the oven is cooking, wait for a random automatically turn off after 12 hours.
- Page 23 Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! ge.com You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
- Page 24 Using the self-cleaning oven. If your model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket.
- Page 25 ge.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can set the oven control to delay-start the Change the Start Time by touching the + or – pads.
- Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
- Page 27 ge.com Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls Off before removing the CAUTION: Do not operate the burner parts. cooktop without all burner parts and grates The round side burner caps and burner heads in place. can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The electrodes are not removable.
- Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Before removing the burner caps and heads, Replacement remember their size and location. Replace them in Burner Heads the same location after cleaning. Replace burner heads over the electrodes on NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders the cooktop, in the correct locations according to to clean the burner parts.
- Page 29 National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.) polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner 888.261.3055 (Canada) instructions for cleaning the stainless steel ge.com (U.S.) surface. www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
- Page 30 Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. The area outside the gasket can be You may need help removing and replacing cleaned with a soap-filled scouring pad. the door. To clean the outside of the door: To remove the door, open it a few inches to Use soap and water to thoroughly clean...
- Page 31 ge.com Removable Kick Panel (on some models) The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range. To remove: Lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range. Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel.
- Page 32 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the Air openings are located at the rear of range. They provide the air inlet and outlet the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the that are necessary for the range to operate oven door and at the bottom of the range, properly with correct combustion.
- Page 33 ge.com Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with shelves with clean water and dry with a vegetable oil.
- Page 34 Installation Instructions Range If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES ge.com visit our Website at: FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or or gas fitter.
- Page 35 Installation Instructions s Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the WARNING! hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the INSTALLATION SAFETY range that projects forward at least 5″ beyond the front INSTRUCTIONS of the cabinets.
- Page 36 Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
- Page 37 Installation Instructions WARNING! LOCATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings All ranges can tip and injury could result. around the base of the range that supply fresh air for To prevent accidental tipping of the range, combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by...
- Page 38 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS GAS SUPPLY Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4″ of been completed.
- Page 39 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
- Page 40 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Gas Flow into Range Pressure regulator Adapter Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform shut-off the consumer of 1/2″ or 3/4″ valve the location of the Gas pipe gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup Gas Flow into Range Adapter...
- Page 41 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Electrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not delay fuse.
- Page 42 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Make sure the Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because slot in the burner head is positioned disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on over the the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter...
- Page 43 Installation Instructions CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically. To operate the oven, press the Bake pad and then press the Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be number pads until 350°...
- Page 44 Installation Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (CONT.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. adjustment shutter Oven bottom Loosen...
- Page 45 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (CONT.) WARNING! Wallboard Back of range s Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. Anti-Tip device s Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning Wood screw on an open door.
- Page 46 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light Plug on range is not completely •...
- Page 47 ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. or roast properly Shelf position is incorrect. • See the Using the oven section. Incorrect cookware or cookware •...
- Page 48 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Oven door will not open Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. after a clean cycle Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set.
- Page 49 ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is turned off so that it •...
- Page 50 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Grates Surface Burners & Caps Oven Racks Broiler Pan Stainless Steel Cleaner Light Bulbs Knobs Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range:...
- Page 51 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Benefits Include: • Backed by GE Anywhere.
- Page 52 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail After mailing the...
- Page 53 Notes. ge.com...
- Page 54 GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
- Page 55 GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain service number available when calling for service.
- Page 56 Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.